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The following revised health alert is from FSNet and FDA on June 21, 2007 .

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling diced yellow onions with "Lot #2017-R and a Best if used by 06/16/07." The recall comes after the Washington State Department of Agriculture, during routine testing, detected Listeria monocytogenes in one retail bag of diced yellow onions. Gills Onions is working with both State and Federal officials to determine the cause. At this time there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product. As a precautionary measure, both retail and food service diced packs are being recalled. The retail product was labeled with the Trader Joe's brand name and was distributed to stores in AZ, CA, NV, NM, OR and WA. The Trader Joe's brand diced onions were packaged in a 10 oz. bag with the Lot 2017-R and a best if used by date of 06/16/07. The lot information for the 10 oz diced retail product can be found printed directly on the back of the package. The foodservice packages were packed in 4/5 lb cartons and labeled under the Gills Onions Brand and the Sysco Natural Brand, both with the Lot 2017-R and the best-if-used by date of 06/16/07 printed directly on the front of the 5 lb bag as well as on the outside carton label. Consumers and Retailers that have this recalled product should either destroy or return to place of purchase. Questions can be directed to the company at (800) 348-2255.